Keystone Grant
In March 2022, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, PA Dept. of Education announced a grant of $750,000 for the Annville Free Library from the Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund. This grant, plus the required matching funds raised through a capital campaign, will provide crucial support for construction of the addition that will join the existing library in the Annville Historic District to the library-owned duplex next door. The new facility will give greater access to all ages with its two ADA-compliant entrances, new restrooms on the main floor, and an improved, wider stairway to the downstairs Children’s Library. It will have improved energy efficiency and add a larger youth room and central patron help desk as well. Ceremonial groundbreaking is set for June 18, 2022 and construction work will begin soon after. During all phases of expansion and renovation, the Library will remain open, as much as possible, to serve the community.